Next generation designs set new industry benchmark for waterproof ratings while providing complete protection for the device

HONG KONG – November 1, 2016 – Catalyst, the manufacturer of the world’s most protective, versatile and waterproof iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch cases and accessories, today announces newly designed, high-performance waterproof, drop proof cases for the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus as well as the 38mm and 42mm Apple Watch Series 2, available for pre-order today. Catalyst sets a new industry standard for protective, waterproof cases for the latest generation of Apple devices. Each case is tested waterproof to 33ft (10m) for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus cases and to 330ft (100m) for the Apple Watch Series 2 cases. This doubles the waterproof rating of current Catalyst cases.

The newest cases from Catalyst protect against dust, dirt and sand particles that can scratch and ruin the device. The cases are designed to meet or exceed Military Standard 810G for drops and shocks up to 6.6ft (2m).

“Catalyst has developed a new line of waterproof cases that sets a new industry leading standard for total protection. Our latest products offer the highest level of waterproof protection using our proprietary air and water tight case construction featuring our True Sound Acoustics that allow clear audio transmission over a frequency range of 50Hz to 20,000Hz. Our solutions protect your device from all the elements,” said June Lai, CEO of Catalyst Lifestyle.

Catalyst case for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus is designed to be the Ultimate case for the Ultimate device™ for everyday life. The cases are made of impact resistant polycarbonate, a soft-touch rubber bumper, silicone seals and air and water tight acoustic membranes.

Available for both 38mm and 42mm Apple Watch Series 2, Catalyst cases for Apple Watch are designed with True Sound Acoustic membranes and the case and band materials are compatible with outdoor use and in seawater. Other key features include the military grade impact protection, the ability to access the touchscreen and pair with Bluetooth as well as monitor heart rate and charge the device, all without removing the case. The ultra-slim profile compliments Apple’s sleek design and features Catalyst’s signature rotating crown dial and tactical side button.

“I am incredibly proud of the products our team has developed and brought to market over the last several years. Our latest creations are hands down the most high performance, rugged, everyday cases that we’ve ever made” said Josh Wright, Catalyst Chief Creative Officer. “But we do more than protect. Catalyst enables people to take and use their devices at the beach, snowboarding or skiing, in turbulent weather and in rough and dirty work environments. I’m excited to introduce this new line of products to the market.”

Pre-orders for the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and 38mm, 42mm Apple Watch Series 2 are available now at www.catalystcase.com

$79.99 (US) Catalyst Case for iPhone 7 | Pre-orders now | Available in January
$89.99 (US) Catalyst Case for iPhone 7 Plus | Pre-orders now | Available in March
$59.99 (US) Catalyst Case for the 38mm Apple Watch Series 2 | Pre-orders now | Available in January
$59.99 (US) Catalyst Case for the 42mm Apple Watch Series 2 | Pre-orders now | Available in January

About Catalyst
Catalyst is a lifestyle accessories brand founded to create iconic products that enable people to explore and share their world like never before. Catalyst offers premium performance accessories at the best value for their customers.

Josh Wright is an award‐winning industrial designer who graduated from the Art Center College of Design. June Lai is the research, development and business partner at Catalyst. Together, after seeing a need for a product that fit their needs but did not yet exist, they designed and developed an iPhone case that would protect their products through their many outdoor and underwater adventures. Since Catalyst’s inception in 2010 the brand has introduced the highest performance line of everyday cases, accessories and sleeves featuring their own proprietary technology.

]]>https://jaypeeonline.net/news/catalyst-case-iphone7-apple-watch-series2/feed/0Catalyst Now Available at Retail Locations in the Philippines Through Innovee Trading Inc.https://jaypeeonline.net/news/catalyst-case-philippines/
https://jaypeeonline.net/news/catalyst-case-philippines/#respondThu, 27 Oct 2016 17:17:22 +0000https://jaypeeonline.net/?p=15470Catalyst 100% waterproof cases for the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch now available at 45 locations including Power Mac Center at Power Plant Mall MANILA – (October 25, 2016) – Catalyst, the manufacturer of the world’s most protective, versatile cases and waterproof accessories for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, is now be available in retail […]

Catalyst 100% waterproof cases for the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch now available at 45 locations including Power Mac Center at Power Plant Mall

MANILA – (October 25, 2016) – Catalyst, the manufacturer of the world’s most protective, versatile cases and waterproof accessories for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, is now be available in retail locations throughout the Philippines. Today, Catalyst is announcing a partnership with Innovee Trading Inc. to launch the Catalyst case for the iPhone 6/6S, 6Plus/6S Plus and SE/5/5S, along with the cases for the Apple Watch, iPad Mini 4, 12.9” and 9.7” iPad Pro/iPad Air 2 in retailers including 10 Power Mac Center branches nationwide, including Abreeza Mall in Davao.

At the press launch at the Power Plant Mall branch today, Innovee together with Power Mac Center will showcase the Catalyst line of high quality, premium products to the Philippine media. The event is hosted by Myx VJ Alex Diaz, with special guests and local celebrities including Sam YG, Gretchen Ho, and Jinno Rufino in attendance.

“We are extremely excited to broaden our reach in the Philippines. We know how popular our products are in the region and our customers have been asking for our products in the Philippines. Now, thanks to a fantastic partnership with Innovee Trading Inc., Catalyst will be available in stores throughout the country, making it easier for active people to go into any environment and pursue their adventures without worry,” said June Lai, Catalyst CEO.

“We are excited to work with Catalyst to make their products available to consumers in the Philippines. Catalyst provides a complete solution in their well-designed and versatile waterproof cases, sleeves and accessories,” said Sunil Karamchandani, Managing Director of Innovee. “These products are high quality and perfect not only for those who enjoy the beach or outdoors, but also for everyday use. Catalyst products are also practical for customers in the Philippines as they ensure devices are well protected from sudden rainfall or bumps around town during the daily commute.”

Catalyst cases are designed to be the only case you’ll ever need™ for everyday life. These fully functional cases offer the ultimate protection as they are designed to meet or exceed military standards for drops up to 2m (6.6ft) and to be waterproof to 5m (16.4 ft) for iPhone cases, 2m (6.6ft) for iPad cases and 50m (165ft) for Apple Watch cases. Made of premium quality materials including impact resistant polycarbonate, a soft-touch rubber bumper, silicone seals and air and water tight acoustic membranes.

“Catalyst designs and develops solutions for Apple products that are fashionable and functional. When we say they can be used in almost any environment, we know, because as outdoor enthusiasts we field test them every chance we get,” said Josh Wright, Catalyst Chief Creative Officer. “The Catalyst iPhone 6s case helped to capture my adventures in Moalboal, Cebu earlier this year. We’re always exited to introduce the cases to new markets, helping more people experience the confidence that only Catalyst protection can provide.”

About Catalyst
Catalyst is a lifestyle accessories brand founded to create iconic products that enable people to explore and share their world. Catalyst offers the highest performance accessories that are the best value for their customers.
Josh Wright is an award‐winning industrial designer who graduated from the Art Center College of Design and June Lai is the research, development and business partner at Catalyst. Together, after seeing a need for a product that fit their needs but did not yet exist, they designed and developed an iPhone case that would protect their products through their many outdoor and underwater adventures.

Since Catalyst’s inception in 2010 the brand has introduced the highest performance line of everyday cases, accessories and sleeves featuring their own proprietary technology.

About Innovee Trading Inc.
Innovee Trading Incorporated is a leading importer and distributor of lifestyle products in the Philippines with a portfolio of valuable brands including Catalyst Case. Innovee provides new and innovative technology to the Filipino consumer and continues to focus on expanding its portfolio to offer more non-traditional products and services. The company is an innovative distributor of technology-inspired products that has a major impact on the lifestyle of every technology enabled Filipino.

]]>https://jaypeeonline.net/news/catalyst-case-philippines/feed/0ePLDT Certified Experts Provide Cybersecurity Assessment to PH Businesseshttps://jaypeeonline.net/news/epldt-free-cybersecurity-assessment/
https://jaypeeonline.net/news/epldt-free-cybersecurity-assessment/#respondTue, 02 Aug 2016 15:45:22 +0000https://jaypeeonline.net/?p=14427MANILA – Cybersecurity is one of the biggest concerns of enterprises these days. Without dedicated personnel to manage this aspect of the business, implementation can be daunting. Companies will need to manage security policies, configure and maintain multiple hardware and systems, implement best practices and compliance, and handle upgrades, while keeping up-to-date with the latest […]

MANILA – Cybersecurity is one of the biggest concerns of enterprises these days. Without dedicated personnel to manage this aspect of the business, implementation can be daunting. Companies will need to manage security policies, configure and maintain multiple hardware and systems, implement best practices and compliance, and handle upgrades, while keeping up-to-date with the latest threats.

In line with its thrust to help Philippine businesses implement reliable cybersecurity measures, ePLDT, the digital enterprise enabler of the country’s leading telecommunications and digital services provider, PLDT Inc., recently introduced the ePLDT Managed Security Solutions in its product roster. It is a suite of security services that cover the devices, systems, processes, and expertise needed to protect vital IT infrastructure from most security risks, evolving threats, and malicious software attacks.

“Many businesses find security overly complicated and thereby put it off to deal with later when a breach has occurred. Our goal is to simplify it for them, giving more incentives to make security a priority to minimize the cost of these breaches. Having protective measures is not enough— enterprises need to check for vulnerabilities and respond accordingly,” said Bernice Pineda, Business Development Manager for PLDT Disruptive Business Group.

Following the launch, ePLDT is offering free vulnerability assessment for a limited time, providing critical insight into specific details of a company’s IT system such as bandwidth usage, infected computers, and possible security gaps within the network. A part of the free assessment will be the installation of a tool which can automatically analyze network traffic. This assessment is open for enterprises within Metro Manila and will be free for those who apply until August 31, 2016.

“The vulnerability assessment, which we are currently offering free of charge, will help enterprises understand cybersecurity in greater depth. We will help them test their current security and recommend the appropriate adjustments tailored for their needs,” said Francis Arjonillo, Head of PLDT Business Development for Enterprise Cloud and Managed Security. “In matters of security, being proactive is a must. One shouldn’t sit around and wait for a breach before taking action.”

Those who are interested in the free vulnerability assessment and the ePLDT Managed Security solutions may visit www.epldt.com/solutions/managed-security to sign up or view more details.

About ePLDT
ePLDT is the country’s premiere digital innovator. Since its inception at the turn of the millennium, ePLDT has led the industry in the development of enabling technologies for enterprises across the country and the region. As the digital enterprise enabler of the PLDT Group, ePLDT delivers best¬-in-¬class digital business solutions including the country’s first Big Data Analytics service and infrastructure. This, and the company’s numerous other innovative endeavors, are testament to the company’s brand promise of “Enabling Success.”

The industry’s most powerful security provider certification program, CSA STAR is a three-tiered provider assurance program encompassing rigorous auditing, transparency principles, standards harmonization, and continuous monitoring. It was established and is operated by CSA, the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. With this new status as a CSA STAR registered service provider, ePLDT assures enterprise clients that the PLDT Group’s cloud services adhere the global industry’s security best practices.

“We understand our customers’ need for transparency and visibility in terms of the security controls provided by our cloud computing solutions, as these services handle sensitive, mission-critical data that must be safely guarded and protected” said Nico Alcoseba, Head of PLDT Group’s Disruptive Business Group. “As a CSA STAR registered service provider, we ensure our customers that the cloud solutions we offer are not only secure but consistently comply with globally recognized standards.”

“This certification solidifies our position as a trusted provider of cloud services for the enterprise, as well as demonstrates our increased cloud computing maturity,” added Dave Simon, ePLDT Group CTO and Service Delivery & Operations Group Head. “Through continuous applications of the different security controls set by CSA on our own cloud operations, we as a provider can in turn educate our customers on the best practices in the cloud.”

About ePLDT
ePLDT is the country’s premiere digital innovator. Since its inception at the turn of the millennium, ePLDT has led the industry in the development of enabling technologies for enterprises across the country and the region. As the digital enterprise enabler of the PLDT Group, ePLDT delivers best¬-in-¬class digital business solutions including the country’s first Big Data Analytics service and infrastructure. This, and the company’s numerous other innovative endeavors, are testament to the company’s brand promise of “Enabling Success.”

“Achieving Gold Level in cloud productivity reflects our commitment to providing the best industry knowledge and technical skills to our customers. Working towards the upgrade involved producing more certified professionals through rigorous training and passing Gold level standards, which means that our Microsoft Office 365 clients can expect global-quality technical support,” said Nico Alcoseba, Head of PLDT Group’s Disruptive Business Group (DBG).

“In ensuring the best experience for our customers, we work closely with partners like ePLDT. We leverage on their knowledge and capability to provide customers with world-class technology solutions and industry expertise and service,” said Karrie Ilagan, Microsoft Philippines Managing Director. “We congratulate ePLDT on joining the ranks of some of the best partners that Microsoft has around the world, as one of only 30 Gold Competency partners in Asia.”

ePLDT began its Cloud Productivity partnership with Microsoft in 2014 as a Silver Partner. This allowed ePLDT to offer enterprise-level Office 365 plans and subscriptions.
“Microsoft solutions for businesses enable organizations to work collaboratively,” said Ilagan. “With Office 365, organizations can benefit from a breadth of tools for the modern workplace that are constantly updated and scalable with latest productivity features for employees to get things done.”

Through Microsoft Office 365, subscribers receive full versions of their favorite MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access. Active subscriptions are also entitled to unlimited upgrades to the latest Office versions, be it on Windows, OSX, Android and iOS. Enterprise subscribers will also enjoy 1TB of OneDrive storage, advanced web conferencing via Skype for Business, and shared calendars.

“Our customers love the integration, ease of use, and improved levels of productivity that Office 365 provides. The subscription works across various gadgets and operating systems, including smartphones and tablets. This allows for more efficient and productive workplaces wherever you may be,” Alcoseba explained.

Office 365 is one of the many available cloud services that the PLDT group offers to enterprises. PLDT’s cloud solutions portfolio includes various services delivered by ePLDT, such as Microsoft Office 365, Desktop as a Service (DaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), and Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS). ePLDT also provides local technical support to PLDT customers, ensuring a seamless digital experience for the enterprise.

To know more about Microsoft Office 365 or any of the cloud services available, please contact your PLDT ALPHA Relationship Manager, or PLDT SME Nation Account Officer or visit www.epldt.com/cloud.

About ePLDT
ePLDT is the country’s premiere digital innovator. Since its inception at the turn of the millennium, ePLDT has led the industry in the development of enabling technologies for enterprises across the country and the region. As the digital enterprise enabler of the PLDT Group, ePLDT delivers best¬-in-¬class digital business solutions including the country’s first Big Data Analytics service and infrastructure. This, and the company’s numerous other innovative endeavors, are testament to the company’s brand promise of “Enabling Success.”